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    Duck Donuts

    3.8 (114 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Lauren M.

    My favorite donuts! I think the base donut is the best and I love all the ways you can customize them! I also had one of their frozen mocha drinks and it was yummy!

    Qiongqiong M.

    Occasionally I would crave for super sweet things! So glad we have duck donut in this location! Freshly made donuts with many different flavors! Love the experience here and the donuts. Fair price and no long line didn't wait For a long time

    Chocolate peanut butter, chocolate explosion, key lime pie donut - all with yellow cake donuts Chocolate Explosion
    Gina Marie S.

    Having had the pleasure of eating Beiler's Donuts in NJ & PA (Amish) many times, I don't think Duck Donuts stack up. Today's experience: I walked in, no one at counter greeted me, I watched another customer trying to figure out a kiosk, and then an employee called out an order # with no response. Hhmmm... The DD claim to fame is that "cake" donuts are made to order. Staff puts icing on hot donuts after boxing them. I'm not a donut connoisseur however, I think this model is flawed. The icing melts everywhere with most ending up on the bottom of the box. I ordered key lime pie with marshmallow drizzle, peanut butter and chocolate, and chocolate explosion. $2 each. All were made with yellow cake. At the very least, shouldn't "chocolate explosion" include a chocolate donut? This was my second attempt. They were not worth writing home about

    Natasha R.

    This is ABSOLUTELY the best donuts in Durham! I could not believe the quality considering the price-this is a fantastic deal, and the donuts come out exactly as you ordered. The service was super fast and friendly, and I could not believe how delicious the donuts were. Absolutely a must try!

    Sarah C.

    Had a really good experience at this location. Ordered ahead online and donuts were made fresh right when I arrived for pickup. We loved the Caramel Cookie Half Dozen assortment (see photo). Staff are very friendly as well.

    Peanut Butter & Jelly topped with peanuts and Strawberry frosted  with sprinkles and marshmallows
    Chris D.

    First time here doughnuts just okay for the large price! Coffee was bitter couldn't drink it! Service was 5 star probably would give it a second chance!

    Donut Mix and Match , 6 pack box

    Some of the best donuts in the city, sure to satisfy that sweet tooth and to have you going back for more. The creativity is unmatched and the flavors come together to make a masterpiece. Fast and friendly service, with a nice seating area if you would like to sit down for a sweet treat. Great donuts and even better service!

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    Unika B.

    Yum ! I stopped by Duck Donuts to enjoy a snack and waste time while charging in Durham. I initially was just going to get 2 donuts but after reviewing the menu, I realized a half dozen was a better deal so I had to indulge. The establishment is quaint and most importantly... CLEAN. A few tables inside and outside to enjoy your order if you choose. You have the option of ordering at a kiosk or with a cashier & you pick up your order towards the rear. So good! Unika B. & Co.

    Antonia F.

    Everywhere my husband and I travel we try to find the best donuts. Duck Donuts was on the list of best donuts in Raleigh Durham so we stopped here to grab a few. Apparently, Krispy Kreme is the only place in Raleigh that really sells a classic yeast donut, and most places sell cake donuts like the ones here. The service was fine and fast and the space was clean, bright and spacious. The donuts were decent but definitely nothing special. I also am not a lover of cake donuts, so take my review with a grain of salt.

    Alexa F.

    Ordered online for pickup and they were ready and hot right when I walked in. Front desk guy was very nice. Got the s'mores and then made my own versions of the boardwalk and peanut butter one. They were all delicious. Boardwalk was #1, then PB, then s'mores. PB icing does taste like Reese's. Will definitely go again. Prices are super good also.

    Deja H.

    This location is nice and clean. I was craving something sweet one evening and found out there was a duck donuts not too far from where I was! I placed a pick up order and it was ready in no time. The donuts were hot when I got them still and fresh! They were absolutely delicious, I forgot how much I love their donuts. It is in a very nice shopping center that i don't spend too much time in, but will start to now thay I've found it.

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    AnneShey N.

    I am very pleased with Duck Donuts freshly made, melts in your mouth, so deliciously donuts. I love how they cook the donuts to order, and customize them with flavor you'd like. I don't mind waiting for good delicious donuts. The prices are affordable for one donuts or just get a dozen- definitely worth the money!

    Outside. Storefront. Located in Patterson Place shopping center.
    Daniel B.

    If you like doughnuts and have never tried Duck Donuts before, they're definitely worth checking out. What makes Duck Donuts special is every doughnut is made to order and they are even customizable. There are currently three Duck Donuts locations in the Triangle: Raleigh, Durham (this one), and Cary. You can find this Duck Donuts in the Patterson Place shopping center, just off I-40 exit 270. This location has limited outdoor seating. All Duck Donuts start with a vanilla cake doughnut base and toppings are added specific to the orders that come in. The kitchen is open so everything is transparent. We literally watched as our doughnut order was prepared from scratch. They were as fresh as can be. During our visit, pricing was as follows: * Single doughnut - $1.65 * 1/2 dozen doughnuts - $8.25 ($1.38 per doughnut) * Dozen doughnuts - $14.50 ($1.21 per doughnut) The store has helpful picture menus of their best-selling doughnuts and seasonal flavors too. If you want to build your own doughnut, you can choose from 10 coatings, seven toppings, and four drizzles. A couple examples of each included powdered sugar and glaze for coatings, Oreo crumbles and graham cracker crumbs for toppings, and marshmallow and salted caramel for drizzles. In addition to doughnuts, Duck Donuts sells coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and breakfast doughnut sandwiches. Here's what we got at this location: * Maple Bacon - maple icing with chopped Hormel bacon * Vanilla Icing with Oreo Crumbles * Peanut Butter Paradise - peanut butter icing with chocolate drizzle * Strawberry Icing with Powdered Sugar (a.k.a. Strawberry Shortcake) * Vanilla with Raspberry Drizzle * Lemon Coconut - lemon icing with shredded coconut * Cinnamon Sugar with Peaches & Streusel These seven doughnuts (6 +1) cost $10.64 after tax. In general, we thought the doughnuts were delicious. They were really good hot and fresh, but didn't taste nearly as good at room temp or when eaten later in the day or the next day. This is opposed to Krispy Kreme doughnuts which hold up incredibly well over a number of days. That's the biggest "downside" to Duck Donuts for me -- they're best enjoyed immediately after purchase. From this batch, my favorite doughnut was the Peanut Butter Paradise. It was my wife's least favorite doughnut. My least favorite doughnut was the Lemon Coconut. It was my wife's favorite doughnut. The moral of the story here is pick the flavors that appeal to you because everyone's taste preferences can be different. I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and to me, Duck Donuts' Peanut Butter Paradise tasted like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, but in doughnut form. I didn't like the Lemon Coconut because I'm usually not a fan of tart flavors nor the texture of coconut flakes on my doughnuts. I'm a big fan of cookies and cream so Vanilla Icing with Oreo Crumbles was my second favorite. The "Oreo Crumbles" were more like Oreo powder. I think this doughnut would taste even better if the Oreo cookies were more coarsely ground instead of powdery. The Strawberry Shortcake was my third favorite followed by the Cinnamon Sugar with Peaches & Streusel (which I think was a seasonal flavor). I really liked both the sweet icing and the clumps of powdered sugar on the Strawberry Shortcake. I think the Cinnamon Sugar with Peaches & Streusel could have had a bit more peach, but otherwise, it was delectable. That cinnamon sugar has a nice melty crunch in between your teeth. The Vanilla with Raspberry Drizzle was fine as was the Maple Bacon. The Maple Bacon is popular and eye-appealing because of the bacon bits. I associate doughnuts with sweet instead of savory and smooth and creamy instead of chewy and meaty, so eating the Maple Bacon is certainly different than your typical doughnut. I'm not sure I'd order the Maple Bacon again, but it's worth trying if it sounds intriguing to you. Service was great. All of the staff was polite and worked efficiently. When orders were ready for pick-up, staff asked customers to see if their orders looked correct before closing up the boxes. Duck Donuts was founded in 2006 in Duck, North Carolina, a town in the Outer Banks. This location in Durham opened in May 2018.

    Donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. Also ft. Maple bacon and some random other I can't remember

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    Delicious and friendly workers. I didn't need the calories but we all enjoyed them! Thank you

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    Yuck. The price for a smoky flavored inedible donut is outrageous. Curiously they do a better job in the Outerbanks

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    4 years ago

    Super amazing! Tried it for the first time today and I'm definitely gonna make a 35 minute trip once in awhile to grab some good donuts

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    5 years ago

    Love love loveeeee their donuts I also used them for my wedding and the whole process ran smoothly! Highly recommend!!

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    The donuts were amazing and fresh. The staff were very kind and made sure everyone was adhering to the COVID safety guidelines

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    Extremely rude girls working. Waited 30 minutes plus for my order, when asked how much longer she said "when it's ready"

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